Mauritania Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Mauritania's fertility rate was 4.56 in 2025, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's fertility rate stood at 4.56 in 2025, a decline of +0.14 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.56 by 2025. Mauritania ranked 12th globally.
Mauritania's fertility rate has exhibited a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, with the latest available data from the World Bank indicating a rate of 4.56 children per woman in 2025. This represents a marked decrease from the all-time peak of 6.74 children per woman reached in 1977, a year that coincided with a period of rapid population growth in the country. Mauritania's fertility rate has been steadily decreasing, placing it at the twelfth position globally in terms of the lowest fertility rates. For comparison, Yemen, which is ranked just one position above Mauritania, also boasts a fertility rate of 4.58 children per woman in 2025. This downward trend is expected to continue, with factors such as improved access to education and family planning resources likely contributing to the reduction in the country's fertility rate. Continued investment in these areas could further accelerate the decline and result in a fertility rate more in line with other developing countries in the region.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 4.48 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.56 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.56 | −0.14 | #12 |
| 2023 | 4.70 | −0.07 | #206 |
| 2022 | 4.77 | −0.08 | #206 |
| 2021 | 4.85 | −0.06 | #206 |
| 2020 | 4.91 | −0.07 | #206 |
| 2019 | 4.98 | −0.06 | #206 |
| 2018 | 5.04 | −0.06 | #206 |
| 2017 | 5.11 | −0.05 | #203 |
| 2016 | 5.16 | −0.05 | #203 |
| 2015 | 5.21 | −0.05 | #202 |
| 2014 | 5.26 | −0.06 | #202 |
| 2013 | 5.32 | −0.04 | #201 |
| 2012 | 5.35 | −0.03 | #201 |
| 2011 | 5.38 | −0.00 | #201 |
| 2010 | 5.38 | −0.02 | #200 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's fertility rate was 4.56 in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritania's fertility rate peaked at 6.74 in 1977.
The lowest fertility rate in Mauritania was 4.56 in 2025.
Mauritania ranks 12th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's fertility rate is projected to reach 4.56 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Mauritania in 2025 was 4.56. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_fertility-rate,
title = {Mauritania Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}